Bury council has been handed the keys to the new Radcliffe Hub, marking a 'major milestone' in the £40m project. The building, on Dale Street, is 'on track' to open this autumn.
Facilities and timeline
The hub will feature a library, swimming pool, 100-station gym, climbing wall, café, rooftop activity space and a dedicated children's area. Contractors have finished their work, and the council will now install the 'final fixtures and fittings'.
Prices and opening hours are expected to be in line with other leisure centres in the borough. New pictures and video show the inside of the building and the community spaces that are coming together.
Council and resident reactions
Lead member for adult care, health and public service reform Tamoor Tariq said: "This is really going to be at the beating heart of the Radcliffe community, but a leisure facility for the whole borough. It's something that we are really, really proud of."
Lead member for regeneration and growth Charlotte Morris added: "You should see the difference. The pool is looking amazing, the library is coming to life. We're seeing all those little fixtures and fittings that are going to make this place sing. It's over to us now to get that final work done, to get it over the line."
Residents have welcomed the new building, with one saying: "Looking forward to this, can't wait to see the new Radcliffe Hub open its doors!" However, some have raised concerns about the lack of parking being created at the site.
